Raymond Walugembe and Derrick Basoga celebrate Maroons opener against SC Villa at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku | Credit: John Batanudde

Uganda Premier League 2024-2025 (Match day 19):

  • SC Villa 0-2 Maroons

Maroons defeated Sports Club Villa 2-0 on match day 19 of the 2024-2025 Uganda Premier League on Sunday afternoon at the at Muteesa II Wankulukuku Stadium.

A goal in either half from Raymond Walugembe and Abel Michael Eturude gave the Prison Warders the maximum points.

Maroons goal scorer Raymond Walugembe and Mujahid Baden Ogama (right) in celebrations | Credit: John Batanudde

The reigning league champions had opened the day with brilliance when veteran winger Sula “Malouda” Matovu had a flying shot-cum-cross kiss the cross bar in the opening stages of the game.

The visitors took the lead in the 10th minute, thanks to Raymond Walugembe.

Walugembe raced to the ball from Baden Ogama and beat the advancing goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige on the edge of the goal area by slotting the ball in an empty net for the opener.

Raymond Walugembe wheels off in celebrations | Credit: John Batanudde
Ronald Ssekiganda battles with Brian Nkuubi | Credit: John Batanudde
Sula Matovu takes on Maroons’ Rogers Kiwanuka | Credit: John Batanudde
Patrick Jonah Kakande dribbles the ball away from Jackson Nunda | Credit: John Batanudde
Patrick Jonah Kakande dribbles the ball away from Baden Ogama Mujahid | Credit: John Batanudde

The second goal came 12 from full-time from SC Villa former player Abel Eturude.

Eturude utilized a well-played through ball by substitute Jackson Nunda to double the lead and secure maximum points.

The maximum points consequently lift Maroons to the 8th place on 27 points from 19 matches.

SC Villa drops to 9th as they remain on 24 points.

Sula “Malouda” Matovu
Sula Matovu and David Owori in action for SC Villa | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde
Simon Tamale dives to make a save
Goalkeeper Simon Tamale smiles after a save | Credit: John Batanudde
Goalkeeper Simon Tamale flies to make a save | Credit: John Batanudde
Brian Nkuubi passes the ball | Credit: John Batanudde
SC Villa player covers the face in agony | Credit: John Batanudde
SC Villa XI Vs Maroons

Team Line Ups:

SC Villa XI: Meddie Kibirige (G.K), Cyrus Kibande, Simon Kato Semayange, Geoffrey Lubangkene, Ronald Ssekiganda (Captain), David Owori, Elvis Ngonde, Tony Atukunda, Sula Matovu, Patrick Kakande, Reagan Mpande

Subs: Jeans Braddy Wokorach (G.K), Frank Mulimi, Denis Kaka Omony, Raymond Barasa Mangoli, Najib Yiga, Diego Missi Ssemugera, Ashraf Mulinda, Charles Lwanga, Hassan Mubiru, Hamidu Nsubuga, Isaac Mpagi Kajubi

Team officials:

  • Head coach: Morley Byekwaso Ochama
  • Assistant coach: Peter Onen
  • Team doctors: Sison Mupayiparema & Thomas Abel Muloni
  • Goalkeeping coach: Yusuf Ssenyonjo
Morley Byekwaso, SC Villa head coach on the touchline | Credit: John Batanudde

Maroons XI: Simon Tamale (G.K), Edward Kabona, Fredrick Nicholas Kigozi, Denis Rukundo, Brian Nkuubi, Ronald Orombi (Captain), Abel Michael Eturude, Rogers Kiwanuka, Raymond Walugembe, Derrick Basoga, Mujahid Baden Ogama

Subs: Hassan Matovu Muyomba (G.K), Ivan Asaba, Boris Onegi, Nazali Godwin Andrew Birungi, Apollo Kaggogwe, Felix Okot, Ivan Mayanja, Jackson Nunda, Brian Junior Omirambe, Godwin Daniel Kitegenda, Mawejje Muwadda, Norman Boniface Odipio

Team officials:

  • Head coach: Muhammed Ssenfuma
  • Assistant coach 1: Simon Peter Ojok
  • Assistant coach 2: Maxwell Okello
  • Medic: Abdallah Kalule
  • Trainer: John Sande
  • Goalkeeping coach: Ken Rogers Tezigwa
SC Villa and Maroons captains with the referees prior to kick off at Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium

Match officials:

  • Center Referee: Solomon Jjumba
  • Assistant Referee 1: Brianson Musisi
  • Assistant Referee 2: Memory Gumisirizza
  • Fourth official: Bob Henry Halange
  • Assessor: Ali Kalyango Senior
  • Coordinator: Daniel Yenka

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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